A Question of Technology
8 total works
A Question of Technology: What's So Super about Supercomputers?
by Clive Gifford
Uncover the mysteries of computing in this funny technology series for readers aged 9 and up
What's the difference between a bug and a virus? Why were early computers so BIG? And just why is it called a mouse?! Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this book!
With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating world of technology. Each spread opens with a simple, quirky question, opening up an exploration of technology and busting some popular myths along the way!
The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making technology fun and accessible for every young reader.
A Question of Technology: Can a Driverless Car Get Lost?
by Clive Gifford
Uncover the mysteries of transport in this funny technology series for readers aged 9 and up
Why do your ears pop when you're flying? Are crash test dummies dumb? And just WHAT is a crumple zone? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this book!
With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating world of technology. Each spread opens with a simple, quirky question, opening up an exploration of technology and busting some popular myths along the way.
The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making technology fun and accessible for every young reader.
A Question of Technology: How Do You Go to Toilet in Space?
by Clive Gifford
Uncover the mysteries of space in this funny technology series for readers aged 9 and up
Will we ever live on Mars? Why can't we fly planes to the Moon? And do astronauts REALLY grow taller in space? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this book!
With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating world of technology. Each spread opens with a simple, quirky question, opening up an exploration of technology and busting some popular myths along the way!
The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making technology fun and accessible for every young reader.
A Question of Technology: Will Robots Take Over the World?
by Clive Gifford
Uncover the mysteries of robotics in this funny technology series
What is the smallest robot? How do robots know where to go? And will robots REALLY save the world? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this book!
With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating world of technology. Each spread opens with a simple, quirky question, opening up an exploration of technology and busting some popular myths along the way!
The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making history fun and accessible for every young reader.
Uncover the mysteries of the internet in this funny technology series
What was the first thing ever sent on the internet? Can winds blow WIFI away? And is the web REALLY full of spiders? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this book!
With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating world of technology. Each spread opens with a simple, quirky question, opening up an exploration of technology and busting some popular myths along the way!
The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making technology fun and accessible for every young reader.
Contents:
What is the Internet?/Are the World Wide Web and the Internet the same thing?/ What was the first thing sent over the Internet?/ Can the wind blow WiFi away?/ Is the Web really full of spiders?/Is there one big Internet superhighway?/Why does the Internet need walls?/ Why is TimBL an HTML Hero?/ Do I need wellies to go streaming?/ Can you break the Internet?/ What's the Internet of Things?/ What's the digital divide?/ Quick-fire questions/Glossary/Further reading/Index
Titles in the series:
What's so super about a supercomputer?/Can a driverless car get lost?/Will robots take over the world?/How do you go to the toilet in space?/Who invented inventing?/Can you break the internet?/Can light slice through steel?/Why do phone calls travel into space?
Uncover the mysteries of invention in this funny technology series
How did a bird invent a train? Was the can opener REALLY invented fifty years after the can? And did any famous inventions happen by sheer accident? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this book!
With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating world of technology. Each spread opens with a simple, quirky question, opening up an exploration of technology and busting some popular myths along the way!
The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making technology fun and accessible for every young reader.
Contents:
What is an invention?/Who invented inventing?/ How do inventors invent?/Do inventors make squillions?/What was the great telephone race?/Who invented the concrete sofa?/Where are all the female inventors?/
Were can openers really invented 50 years after cans?/Are inventions ever recycled?/How can a vest stop speeding bullets?/How did a bird inspire a train?/Do inventions ever occur by accident?/Quick-fire questions
Glossary / Further reading/Index
Titles in the series:
What's so super about a supercomputer?/Can a driverless car get lost?/Will robots take over the world?/How do you go to the toilet in space?/Who invented inventing?/Can you break the internet?/Can light slice through steel?/Why do phone calls travel into space?
Uncover the mysteries of machines in this funny technology series
How do fridges stay so... chilled? Can you 3D print a 3D printer? And how on Earth does air smash concrete? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this book!
With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating world of technology. Each spread opens with a simple, quirky question, opening up an exploration of technology and busting some popular myths along the way!
The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making technology fun and accessible for every young reader.
Contents:
What are machines?
How can air smash concrete?
How can light slice through steel?
Why don't towers topple over?
How can a crane build itself?
Why don't microwaves escape from ovens?
How can a gale power my console?
How do machines see inside me?
What's the biggest digger?
How does a mole build a tunnel big enough to drive a train through?
Can you 3D print a 3D printer?
How do machines keep hearts beating?
How can we make machines more green?
Quick-fire questions
Glossary
Find out more
Index
Titles in the series:
How Does a Driverless Car Know Where to Go? (Transport) 978152631994
What's so Super About Supercomputers? (Computing) 9781526320001
Will Robots Take Over the World? (AI) 9781526320032
How Do You Go to the Toilet in Space? (Space Technology) 9781526320049
Could You Really Break the Internet? (Internet) 9781526320087
Who Invented Inventing? (Inventions) 9781526320063
How Can Light Slice Through Metal? (Machines) 9781526320117
Why Do Telephone Calls Travel into Space? (Electronics) 9781526320124
The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making history fun and accessible for every young reader.
A Question of Technology: Why Do Phone Calls Travel into Space?
by Clive Gifford
Uncover the mysteries of electronics in this funny technology series
How does a rock tell the time? How does an electric guitar rock out? And just WHY can't you use a touchscreen with gloves on? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this book!
With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating world of technology. Each spread opens with a simple, quirky question, opening up an exploration of technology and busting some popular myths along the way!
The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making technology fun and accessible for every young reader.
Contents:
What are electronics?
Why won't touchscreens work with gloves on?
Why do some phone calls travel into space?
How do electric guitars rock out?
How do batteries power electronics on the move?
Why's it hard to hold up a cash machine?
How do round camera lenses take rectangular photos?
How does a rock tell the time?
Do solar panels work when it's cloudy?
How do blind people use electronics?
Why is everything through night vision goggles green?
How does my phone know who I am?
Quick-fire questions
Glossary
Find out more
Index
Titles in the series:
How Does a Driverless Car Know Where to Go? (Transport)
What's so Super About Supercomputers? (Computing)
Will Robots Take Over the World? (AI)
How Do You Go to the Toilet in Space? (Space Technology)
Could You Really Break the Internet? (Internet)
Who Invented Inventing? (Inventions)
How Can Light Slice Through Metal? (Machines)
Why Do Telephone Calls Travel into Space? (Electronics)